ABE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2106202 • 865 W TORREON WAY, LINCOLN, NE, 68523
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA5196776 | ON FILE | Mar 29, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 012944869-C1510 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2011 | Jan 8, 2012 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA5196776 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA5196776 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5196776 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5196776 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP03528A | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2021 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP03528A | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2021 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP03528A | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2013 | Jun 8, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN114613 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN114613 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 26-1921-00010 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2012 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 26-1921-00010 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 26-1921-00010 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 26-1921-00010 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000494-000 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2011 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000494-000 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000494-000 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA5196776 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA5196776 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA5196776 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5196776 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2025 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP03528A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP03528A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5196776 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP03528A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN114613 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN114613 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2013 | Mar 29, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 26-1921-00010 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 26-1921-00010 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 26-1921-00010 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 26-1921-00010 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000494-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2012 | Jan 18, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012944869-C1510 | CARGO | Jan 8, 2012 | Jan 8, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000494-000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000494-000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2013 |
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2013 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2013 |
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2013 |
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2012 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2012 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2012 |
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2012 |
| MC734567 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2011 |
| MC734567 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2011 |
| MC734567 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC734567 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:173.30-HMCS | 173.30-HMCS | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(2) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(3) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(4) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LADORA | WB I80 @ 208 MILE MARKER | ...008671 | ABE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I80 208 WB | ...008671 | ABE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 29, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 E | ...238566 | ABE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...176087 | ABE EXPRESS INC |
| May 10, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 80 E MEASURING 665 FEET WEST | ...178378 | ABE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 31, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-2025-0025-US1968 | Jan 19, 2025 | 382.503; 391.51(b)(2) | $8,040 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events